Air Pollution in Delhi

A WHO study of 1600 cities across the World has revealed that Delhi is the World’s worst city for Air Pollution -One of the biggest culprits is ‘vehicular traffic’ and car ownership. – What is the State, Central Govt and other Agencies doing about it ?

The Ministry of Environment has set a three month deadline for controlling pollution in Delhi as follows:-1. Banning polluting vehicles from entering Delhi2. Producing energy from waste3. Turning coal fired plants to gas plants4. Automatic checking of vehicles entering NCR5. Ban burning of leaves and grass by making it illegal 6. Ammend the Motor Vehicles Act and train sanitation workers to comply with environmental rules and implement them

LET US SEE AFTER THE END OF THREE MONTHS ( SEPTEMBER-2015) IF THE GOVT MAKES GOOD IT’S PROMISES

The Delhi Govt after the orders from National Green Tribunal are taking the following steps to control the air pollution which has reached dangerous levels.1. From 01-01-2016, the odd even policy for private cars, wherein registration no’s ending with odd numbers and even numbers will be allowed on alternate days2.No new diesel vehicles will be registered up to 06th Jan 20163.Badarpur coal fired Thermal plant to close down4.Banned burning of leaves and grass5.Builders cannot keep sand, cement, and other construction material on road or in any public place . Offenders will be fined Rs.50,000/- per violation and all materials will be seized.6.Cover open ground with grass7. Install air filters in Government and Corporation schools